Luka Modric: Last News

Manchester United fans are not unfamiliar with a protracted transfer saga at Old Trafford. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ’s recent unsuccessful pursuit of Jadon Sancho mirrors the days when United were often linked with the likes of Wesley Sneijder and Luka Modric.

Chelsea are one of the teams in the mix for Tottenham megastar Harry Kane's signature this summer.The Blues are eager to sign a new striker, and Kane's transfer request has put them on high alert.Thomas Tuchel wants a new centre-forward brought in, with the England captain a potential target. Kane would likely cost upwards of £120million, but Chelsea are one of the few teams who would be able to afford his salary and allow him to remain in London.However, in order to sign him, Chelsea and Tottenham will have to put their rivalry aside in order to create a deal.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is eager to keep Harry Kane this summer despite the striker being eager to leave this summer.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are widely considered to be two of the greatest footballers of all time, having dominated the sport over the past decade.

Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos to head to Turin having made up with the defender.Ronaldo left Real Madrid in 2018 and has impressed in Juventus, though is yet to taste Champions League glory with the Serie A outfit.Ramos has been at Real Madrid ever since moving from Sevilla back in the summer transfer window of 2004 though is now into the final year of his contract at the Bernabeu.Ramos and Ronaldo reportedly fell out after Luka Modric won the Ballon d’Or in 2018 with Ramos backing the midfielder over former Manchester United star Ronaldo.But they have now reconciled with Ramos posting a picture of himself and Ronaldo following Spain’s friendly with Portugal last week.Ronaldo, 35,

on this link here. Speaking to The Times, Bale's team-mate Luka Modric said: "For almost 12 years we are playing together and it’s a difficult situation for him and for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric has admitted he asked not to play for the club amid interest from Chelsea in 2011. In an extract from his autobiography, published by the Guardian, Modric recounts the saga and revealed he asked manager Harry Redknapp to leave him out of the side.

Luka Modric has recalled how difficult it was to force through a move from Tottenham to Real Madrid due to the tough negotiating stance of Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich on his private yacht. Abramovich was keen to sign Modric from Tottenham and met with the midfielder in an attempt to persuade him to join.

Luka Modric has detailed how he was whisked out to sea off the south coast of France during his time at Tottenham for a secret rendezvous aboard Roman Abramovich's yacht.

Cristiano Ronaldo have battled it out for the award, with only Luka Modric breaking their duopoly since 2007. No player will have the chance to stake their claim for the 2020 prize though, with France Football deciding not to give out the award.Editor Pascal Ferré announced: "In extraordinary circumstances, extraordinary measures."For the first time in its history, which began in 1956, the France Football Ballon d'Or will not be awarded in 2020, due to a lack of sufficient fair conditions." He then went on to give an explanation of the reasoning, which means Lionel Messi will have no successor as Ballon d'Or.

Manchester United great Paul Scholes has picked out Real Madrid stars Toni Kroos and Luka Modric as the two modern players closest to his style of play.

Gareth Bale is the highest-profile departure on the cards at Real Madrid, with six other players facing the axe.

Real Madrid have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Harry Kane, leaving Manchester United a free run at the England striker.

Borna Barisic reckons the Rangers full-back is ready to step up and join his most storied countrymen at the highest level. Barisic, 27, boasts international pals such as Dejan Lovren, Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Ivan Perisic from clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona, AC Milan and Bayern Munich.

Manchester United a much needed edge in the transfer race for Donny van de Beek. At 23, the Ajax midfielder is hot property after two seasons of fine displays in Holland.

Luka Modric has recalled how Jose Mourinho almost reduced Cristiano Ronaldo to tears when they were together at Real Madrid - and it nearly came to blows.

Jose Mourinho left Cristiano Ronaldo “one the verge of tears” in a furious changing room rant when the pair worked together at Real Madrid.The Tottenham boss spent three seasons at the Bernabeu, winning a La Liga and Copa del Rey title.It saw him work with six-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo – but it did not stop the pair from clashing, according to Luka Modric.Writing in his new autobiography, the Madrid midfielder said: “I was surprised by Mourinho's reaction. We were winning 2-0 in the Copa del Rey.“Ronaldo did not chase the rivals on his throw-in and Jose was furious with Cristiano.“The two fought for a long time on the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo may have enjoyed team success with Juventus since joining the Italian side - but the Portuguese forward has missed out on a plethora of personal awards.

Sir Alex Ferguson was beaten by Jose Mourinho in his final Champions League tie which owed much to a Nani red card, but the Scot holds no grudge.